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A large colony of Little Penguins - about 20,000 - live in the sand hills at Phillip Island. Island penguins sometimes travel the 120 kilometres to Port Phillip Bay on feeding trips. It is thought that on one such foraging trip some Phillip Island penguins found the St. Kilda breakwater and stayed.  More details about the St Kilda Penguins can be found on the EcoCentre website.

Port Phillip has some of Melbourne's most exciting retail and entertainment areas and is home to the South Melbourne and St Kilda markets.  Search the Port Phillip Business Directory for information on local businesses in Port Phillip. For information on our popular markets visit the Markets pages.

Our spectacular foreshore extends for 9.2 kilometres from Port Melbourne, through St Kilda to Elwood. Our beaches are among the most popular in Melbourne for recreation and provide an important habitat for indigenous vegetation and wildlife. See the Local Beaches page for details.

Looking for somewhere to eat? Port Phillip has a wide range of restaurants, cafes and take away food businesses right across the municipality. Search the Business Directory for Cafes & Restaurants.

The City of Port Phillip features some of Melbourne's most celebrated and innovative cultural festivals and major events including the St Kilda Festival, St Kilda Film Festival and the Australian Formula One Grand Prix.  See the Festivals & Events page for details.

Luna Park

Luna Park is one of Port Phillip's oldest and most famous icons, which opened to the public in 1912 and has been providing rides and entertainment ever since. In addition to the popular Scenic Railway and Ghost Train, Luna Park now boasts seven new rides; the Metropolis, Pharaoh's Curse, Twin Dragon, Street Legal Dodgems, Arabian Merry, Indy 500 and AS1 Simulator.

Located: 18 Lower Esplanade St Kilda
Opening Hours (Summer):Friday 7.00pm-11.00pm, Saturday 11.00am-11.00pm, Sunday 11.00am-6.00pm
Opening Hours (Winter):Saturday 11.00am-6.00pm, Sunday 11.00am-6.00pm
Opening Hours (Victorian Government School Holidays): Sunday-Thursday 11.00am-6.00pm, Friday & Saturday 11.00am-11.00pm
Public Holidays: 11.00am-6.00pm
Telephone: General Admission and enquiries -1902 240 112 or functions & parties information - (03) 9525 5033
Fax: (03) 9534 5764
Email:  justforfun@lunapark.com.au
Website:  www.lunapark.com.au

Ticket information (free admission)
Single ride tickets: adult $7.00; child (4-12 years) $5.50; (0-3 years) $3.00
Unlimited ride tickets (available all day):  (13+ years) $33.95; (4-12 years) $23.95; 0-3 $12.95
Family Pass: 2 adults (13+ years) and 2 children (4-12 years): $99.95; additional adult:  $28.85; additional child: $20.35

St Kilda Sea Baths

St Kilda Sea Baths has been around since 1850 and is Melbourne's only indoor, heated sea-water pool. The public areas include an indoor heated 25-metre pool with lap lanes, spa, plunge and hydrotherapy pools and steam rooms.  The complex has cafes, gyms, an ice creamery, upmarket seafood restaurant, and a bakery.

Located: 10-18 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda
Telephone: (03) 9525-3011 or (03) 9593-8228
Price: Adults $11.00; Concession $7.00; Child (4-12) $5.00
Day pass: Adults $16.00; Concession $1200; Child $8.00
Hours: Monday - Friday; 6am-10pm; Saturday - Sunday 7am-9pm

The City of Port Phillip is home to 176 hectares of parkland and open space. The major parks & gardens include Albert Park Lake, Alma Park, Catani Gardens, GasWorks Park, St Kilda Botanical Gardens and St Vincent Gardens.  See the Parks & Trees section for details. 

The Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre in Albert Park has excellent sporting & recreation amenities including seven pools, a health and fitness centre, 10 basketball courts, 10 squash courts, a play creche and a whole lot more. See the Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre website or the Sports & Recreation page for details.

A range of theatres and galleries exists in the City of Port Phillip. There are two public galleries, Linden and GasWorks, and over 20 private galleries. There is also range of performing arts spaces including Melbourne's famous Palais Theatre in St Kilda. See the Theatres & Galleries page for details.

Business Directory - Your direct link to over 5,000 local businesses and services listed in the Yellow Pages® Online. The Business Directory lists most of the businesses in Port Phillip.

Visit Victoria - www.visitvictoria.com.au has tourist information for the whole of Victoria, including Melbourne.  Information about accommodation from backpaker to 5- Star luxury, Major Victorian events, Major Victorian attractions, online accomodation booking, a personal trip planner and more.

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